Guiding Exceptional Parents

10/10/2025

Co-regulation isn't just about emotions.

It's also about tuning into the other person and reacting in a way that invites the other person to respond. I cover this in my talk tomorrow.

Watch it for free by registering here: https://guidingexceptionalparents--behaviorrevolution.thrivecart.com/behavior-sos-2025-pass/

10/09/2025

Something my friend Penny & I bonded over early on was that the way we thought we were supposed to parent wasn't working for our kids.

Together, we learned that what our kids need most is to feel safe and loved. If you want to learn a different way to parent your neurodivergent kids, Penny's upcoming summit will help you.

Register for free here: https://guidingexceptionalparents--behaviorrevolution.thrivecart.com/behavior-sos-2025-pass/

09/26/2025

If you have tried "gentle parenting" or "low demand parenting" and it didn't work, please please please read this article. In it, Gabriele Nicolet describes many of the reasons these approaches may not work AND what you can do to help it work better.

Gentle parenting without clear boundaries creates chaos, not connection. This parenting style needs structure to work effectively for your family.

09/23/2025

Don’t miss this special opportunity for parents of twice-exceptional kids!

Our colleague, Julie Skolnick, of With Understanding Comes Calm, LLC, is launching her Gifted and Distractible Course and Community for parents of twice-exceptional children.

The deadline to register for the course is Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Learn more here: https://www.withunderstandingcomescalm.com/gifted-and-distractible-course/

09/19/2025

This is an interview I did with the fabulous Debrah Martin of Best Solutions Educational Services for her podcast, InvisAble Matters. We talk all about and , and do a deep dive on some of the surprising things Donna Henderson, Jamell White & I learned while writing "Is This Autism?" It was a fun interview!

Sarah Wayland, Ph.D. co-author of Is This Autism? A Clinical Guide to Autism for Clinicians and Everyone explains the concept of neurodivergence and how auti...

09/12/2025

This amazing video gives voice to my fears about the future of and the disabled people who rely on it. It also describes the support that one of my favorite organizations, The Arc of Prince George's County, provides.

Every story reminds us why we remain dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, work, and enjoy life to th...

09/11/2025

I have a client who, at 16, has figured out how to communicate by writing on a white board. He's brilliant, too. We need to prioritize figuring out how to give non-speakers a voice!

Viraj Dhanda's norm-shattering acceptance was made all the more poignant because he was considered intellectually challenged for the first 14 years of his life.

09/04/2025

OMG! This list of EF boosting skills for all ages (and I mean ALL ages - I loved the ones they suggested for adults!) is so good. Lots of amazing ideas here!

Boost executive function in the transition back to school! 5 easy and fun strategies for every age and stage, from a neurodiversity affirming therapist in Bethesda, MD.

09/02/2025

I love Jessica McCabe! And this is a great video about how to talk to yourself when you make a mistake. (Hint: don't berate yourself! Get guidance, don't engage in all-or-none thinking, and practice self-compassion!)

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEpciW9k9ew

Thanks to Sunsama for sponsoring this video! It’s an ADHD-friendly tool that works with your brain, not against it! Give Sunsama a try. Right now they’re off...

09/01/2025

Yes!! Skills aren't "all or none." Each person has their own unique pattern of relative strengths and weaknesses. Understanding what the executive functioning skills *are* can help you think about your own profile.

Why does your productivity vary across tasks and timeframes? Your executive function strengths and challenges may explain why.

08/19/2025

I didn't know about some of the challenges people with psychiatric conditions face when it's hot outside. Medication side effects are one piece, but there are also physical differences that go with some conditions!

Read here: https://helpinthehomellc.com/2025/07/18/how-the-summer-heat-impacts-people-with-complex-mental-health-needs/